Pasta with Greek Yogurt and Chili Crisp (The Enhanced Version)

Inspired by a minimalist three-ingredient Bon Appétit recipe, this upgraded version takes pasta, Greek yogurt and chili crisp to the next level. Modified with 2% lactose-free Greek yogurt to keep it stomach-friendly, the dish is enhanced with a deeply savory base of rendered pancetta, fresh garlic, a splash of dry white wine and sharp Pecorino Romano for a rich, velvety weeknight meal that packs a serious punch.

Potato Pizza (copycat from Sidewall Pizza Co)

Inspired by Sidewall Pizza Co.’s seasonal Potato Pizza, this copycat recipe breaks down how to reverse-engineer a restaurant favorite at home. Thin-sliced potatoes, roasted garlic sauce, bacon, caramelized onions, walnuts, mozzarella, blue cheese and chives come together for a rich, savory pizza that hits all the right notes. Perfect for when the real thing isn’t on the menu.

Bacon Bliss Pizza (copycat from Sidewall Pizza Co)

Greenville locals know the Bacon Bliss is a must-order at Sidewall Pizza Company. While nothing beats grabbing the real thing at the Travelers Rest OG, here’s my at-home version for when you can’t make it there.

Sous Vide Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, Grits, Broccolini, Habanero Cream with Charred Scallion and Almond Pesto

This recipe features an easier, lighter version of Soby’s Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, using sous vide cooking for precise doneness. It incorporates charred scallion and almond pesto, substituting grits for mashed potatoes, and replacing butter and cream with olive oil and almond creamer.

Shrimp, Greens and Grits (Reboot Weekday Version) with Anchovy Cream

Thinking again about a meal we had at Belford’s in Savannah, GA, I’m sharing a simplified, quick version of the Shrimp, Greens, and Grits dish. The recipe features a quick Anchovy Cream sauce, aiming for a lighter, quick-to-prepare meal.

Creamy Mushroom Pappardelle

The area of town around Trader Joe’s became too busy, so we stopped going, but now my wife’s hairdresser moved nearby, so we go back when she gets her hair done. I wanted creamy mushrooms, so I made Creamy Mushroom Pappardelle with ingredients from Trader Joe’s. The recipe turned out great!

Italian Meatloaf Roll

The blog post details a recipe for an Italian Meatloaf Roll, highlighting the OneFoodie’s love for the dish. It consists of ground beef and pork, a range of Italian seasonings, and is enhanced with Dale’s Seasoning, provolone, and prosciutto. The author states that this version bucks traditional perceptions of dry and bland meatloaf, boasting added moisture and rich flavor. The meatloaf is served with whipped potatoes and green beans.

Bucatini all’Amatriciana

A week or so ago I posted a super delicious and very easy recipe for an authentic Italian dish, Spaghetti al Pomodoro. This time I’m posting my absolute favorite super simple and very easy authentic Italian recipe, Bucatini all’Amatriciana (pronounced aa·muh·tree·chaa·nuh). The thing about super simple Italian food is you can’t skimp on the ingredients….

Seared Scallops, Wilted Local Kale and Pecorino Romano Cheese Grits

Scallops are amazing. I’ve said before, they are the steak of the sea. They cook in no time at all and done properly, taste great. This meal was simply an excuse to eat scallops. I bought the local scallops and had no other plan than them. We got home and had some fresh local kale…